| Hardcover ISBN: | 979-8-9917692-4-2 |
| Product Code: | XYZ/59 |
| List Price: | $59.95 |
| AMS Member Price: | $47.96 |
| Hardcover ISBN: | 979-8-9917692-4-2 |
| Product Code: | XYZ/59 |
| List Price: | $59.95 |
| AMS Member Price: | $47.96 |
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Book DetailsXYZ SeriesVolume: 59; 2025; 356 ppMSC: Primary 00; 97
Discover the fascinating world of regular polygon constructions in this groundbreaking and richly detailed book that unites geometry, algebra, and number theory. From the puzzles of antiquity to Gauss’s teenage breakthrough in 1796, this work guides you through centuries of mathematical persistence and brilliance. Whether you're a student, teacher, or math enthusiast, you’ll find elegant constructions, clear proofs, and a wealth of historical insight that breathe new life into classical geometry.
More than just a math book, this is a celebration of mathematical creativity and exploration. With over 50 unique constructions of the regular pentagon and 15 for the heptadecagon—many of them previously overlooked—this book stands alone in its depth and clarity. Ideal for advanced students and curious minds alike, it opens the door to understanding how geometry and algebra intertwine in solving one of mathematics’ most enduring problems.
A publication of XYZ Press. Distributed in North America by the American Mathematical Society.
ReadershipStudents and educators interested in geometry, algebra, and mathematical history. Mathematical hobbyists intrigued by classical problems. Readers seeking a systematic and motivated account of regular polygon construction, rather than isolated theorems.
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Discover the fascinating world of regular polygon constructions in this groundbreaking and richly detailed book that unites geometry, algebra, and number theory. From the puzzles of antiquity to Gauss’s teenage breakthrough in 1796, this work guides you through centuries of mathematical persistence and brilliance. Whether you're a student, teacher, or math enthusiast, you’ll find elegant constructions, clear proofs, and a wealth of historical insight that breathe new life into classical geometry.
More than just a math book, this is a celebration of mathematical creativity and exploration. With over 50 unique constructions of the regular pentagon and 15 for the heptadecagon—many of them previously overlooked—this book stands alone in its depth and clarity. Ideal for advanced students and curious minds alike, it opens the door to understanding how geometry and algebra intertwine in solving one of mathematics’ most enduring problems.
A publication of XYZ Press. Distributed in North America by the American Mathematical Society.
Students and educators interested in geometry, algebra, and mathematical history. Mathematical hobbyists intrigued by classical problems. Readers seeking a systematic and motivated account of regular polygon construction, rather than isolated theorems.
